Tecnologia educacional sobre medicina do estilo de vida para profissionais de atenção primária à saúde de comunidades ribeirinhas

Abstract

This study focused on the development of an educational technology aimed at promoting the principles of Lifestyle Medicine (LM) in Primary Health Care of a Basic Health Unit (BHU) in the region of Ilha das Onças, Barcarena, Pará. The study highlighted the importance of LM as an evidence-based clinical discipline that promotes a healthy lifestyle. Considering the efficiency in providing public services, especially in the health area, as a constitutional principle, the proximity of the BHU services is highlighted as the only access of the riverside population to public health services. The research focused on the Ribeirinha Vital Costa Gouvêa BHU, located in an Amazonian area classified as high social vulnerability. The objectives included the development of an educational technology, analysis of the integration of LM principles in professional practice, identification of challenges and opportunities, and creation of instructional material to empower health professionals. The study was exploratory cross-sectional, using Focus Group sessions with four groups of BHU professionals and Content Analysis was applied through the IRaMuTeQ software, following the Reinert Method in the analysis of collected data. As a result, instructional materials and a teaching plan were developed for a workshop, addressing essential topics such as food pattern, physical activity, sleep, stress control, use of toxic substances, social connection, and motivational interview. These were developed based on the observations and theoretical-conceptual gaps identified by professionals during interactions with patients and discussions of focus groups, aiming to fill these gaps through permanent health education. The conclusion highlighted the need for educational strategies that incorporated both the technical approach and the emphasis on human interaction, promoting a holistic view in fostering healthy habits. The importance of effective communication, supported by Continuing Education and educational technology, was emphasized to optimize patient follow-up at the BHU.